Chip protection for my lathe

[PJs]

That is a tough one and was similar when Smokey died at 17...he ran off and found him behind a restaurant (Owner called Dad, I was out by then) laying there waiting for the end...would have taken a bullet for him as he would for me. Only dog I ever had from a "Store" was a Norwegian Elk Hound my first wife and I got after my son was born. Great dog (40 pounder quarter horse could turn on a dime at full goose) but had female trouble at about 10 just after the split up, and had to be put down...consoling my son, I said to my self I'll never have another till I have 40 acres and a place for them to be free...and haven't...and appreciate what you have for yours.

Only dogs or critters for that matter I've ever had issue with are Dobi's and a Bull (~800lb) once...but that was my bad and Smokey saved my butt on that one. My buddy in HS, folks had a pair of Dobi's and never liked me at all, but put up with me at some level as long as they were fenced off in the back yard while I was over there. They are very protective but Off a bit because of breeding, imho.

I get along with most critters and enjoy their company. We've enjoy all the local critters (~20 generations of deer in the back yard, my Red Tail Hawk buddy and a fox that climbs up in the Big Oak down the hill for a nap when he's around). A big ole 4 pointer came through last fall and remembered his markings for when he was a fawn...stopped and munched on the dreaded blackberry's while we had a chat for maybe 10 minutes. Don't feed any of them but put water in the bird bath for everyone...even the squirrels.

Here is a shot of our Fox buddy (he helps out with the field rats), napping with one ear up...he's about 30' off the ground.



PJ